Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). No ticket or registration required.
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike along the Cottonwood Trail to look for reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips, their ecological roles, and safety around venomous animals. We will hike 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy grade, but occasionally rocky or uneven ground. Please wear protective clothing and/or...
It’s SepSTEAMber! Visit Blockmainia on the 1st floor and check out “In the Pipeline”. Children will construct cubes, ladders, chairs, tunnels, mazes, forts—and whatever else they wish—with PVC pipes and...
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00...
Children will have a blast as they take apart everyday household objects and discover what really is inside these wonderful gadgets. SepSTEAMber programs are generously supported by our friends at APS!...
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
Calling all little engineers and programmers! Stop by to build, code, and create with developmentally appropriate technical toys! This program is geared towards 3–6-year-olds and is free with paid Museum...
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
(6-11 YEARS) Get ready for an awesome afternoon of creativity, problem-solving and teamwork! We are mainly a LEGO club but will incorporate other building materials. Are you up to the challenge? Siblings are welcome to attend, and DUPLO will be provided for younger children. Parent or guardian required for supervision of younger siblings.
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes and bobcats. Learn about desert mammals with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See pelts and skulls and learn about adaptations that allow these animals to survive and thrive in our extreme desert environment. Stop by...
Heat up a summer full of fun at the Garden. Gather your family and friends on the second Friday of each month for refreshing welcome drinks, live music, pop-up activities,...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy evening walk to enjoy the sunset and watch nocturnal animals become active along Merkle Trail. We may see coyotes, owls, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and...
oin Ranger Steve for an evening walk to enjoy the sunset and watch nocturnal animals become active along Waterfall Trail. We may see coyotes, owls, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and more! The route uses Waterfall Trail, the first half of which is rated as barrier-free and is a wide, mostly level pathway. The second half of...
Visit the amphitheater tonight to return to the world of invertebrate drama with Ranger Shaun's Bug Theater! See which stars return, perhaps meet new ones! Learn about some of the cool...
Join our Gilbert Park Rangers for a moonlit 1-mile hike through the Riparian Preserve! We will start the night at the Dragonfly Ramada for a short presentation with a hike...